Showcasing the Library’s Hemingway
Collection, this is the first ever major museum exhibition ever devoted to the
work and life of Ernest Hemingway.

The exhibit features rarely
exhibited material, including multiple drafts of the writer’s major works,
correspondence with a legendary circle of expatriate writers living in 1920s Paris, as well as
photographs and a selection of Hemingway’s personal belongings.

Created in
partnership with the Morgan Library & Museum in New York, the Hemingway exhibition humanizes a
man who was larger than life and documents the consummate craftsmanship and
discipline at the heart of Hemingway’s literary genius.

Ring in the new year at The Burren, one of greater Boston's most popular Irish pubs, located in Davis Square, Somerville.Performing in the back room is Red Square - New England's premiere cover band. And there is excellent traditional Irish music in the front room.Cover fee of $30 includes complimentary buffet, party favors & midnight champagne toast.

The festival features some of the world's finest wines, paired with amazing meals by Chef Daniel Bruce of the Boston Harbor Hotel's Meritage Restaurant + Wine Bar. The 10-week festival includes receptions, brunches, dinners and seminars devoted to wine lovers.

Sunday, December 25, 2016

Tourism Ireland has unveiled a new “Christmas in Ireland” video, featuring various locations around the island of Ireland, all lit up for the festive season.

The short film showcases some of the most beautiful parts of Ireland's cities, including Dublin, Belfast and Waterford – reminding prospective visitors that there’s nowhere nicer than Ireland at Christmas and wishing everyone around the world a very Happy Christmas.Here is the video.

Thursday, December 22, 2016

There is still time to see a great holiday concert at the 2016 Boston Holiday Pops concerts at Boston Symphony Hall, with shows taking place through Saturday, December 24, 2016.

You can purchase tickets online to one of the most cherished Holiday concerts in New England. The concerts, led by popular maestro Keith Lockhart, feature sing-alongs of Christmas favorites plus a visit from Santa Claus to the children.

And after Christmas, you experience Back to the Future as never before, as the Boston Pops performs Alan Silvestri's dazzling musical score live as the film plays on the giant screen. The show runs December 30-31, 2016.

And finally, ring in the New Year on the evening of December 31 as maestro Bo Winiker conducts the Boston Pops Swing Orchestra.

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum has
announced a year-long celebration to honor the 100th anniversary of the birth
of President John F. Kennedy. Born in Brookline, Massachusetts on May 29, 1917, President Kennedy was the youngest president ever elected to office.

To
commemorate his centennial year, the JFK Library is spearheading JFK 100, a series of
events and initiatives aimed at inspiring new generations to find meaning and
inspiration in the enduring American values that formed the heart of the
Kennedy presidency.

“President Kennedy inspired a generation that transformed America – and
they in turn passed that inspiration on to their children and grandchildren,”
said Jack Schlossberg, President Kennedy’s grandson. “Now, as we mark the
Centennial of my grandfather’s birth, we renew his call for service, courage,
innovation, and inclusion, and help a new generation use his example to embrace
the challenges of our time.”

"As a teenager, I remember hearing JFK's clarion call
to service -- a call that inspired me to enlist in the Navy, serve in Vietnam,
and continue a career in public service,” said Archivist of the United States
David S. Ferriero. “I am honored that the National Archives is a lead partner
in this centennial celebration, with a featured original document display and
special programming year long. Working together, we can share JFK's riveting
vision with a new generation."

Sunday, December 18, 2016

Two amazing Irish singers - Emmy® award winning Irish tenor
Eamonn McCrystal and Chloë Agnew, fan favorite of the Celtic Woman ensemble - are
joining forces for a special Christmas concert on Tuesday, December 20 in Boston’s South End.

The concert takes place at the intimate Wimberly Theatre, BostonCenter
for the Arts, 527 Tremont Street, and is the only New England stop
on their 16 city North American tour. Here is a map for directions.

McCrystal and Agnew perform a variety of classic Christmas
hymns, Irish melodies and popular songs, plus new music from their impressive
repertoire, with accompaniment from a stunning live band.

Saturday, December 17, 2016

Ronan Tynan, considered one of the best Irish tenors alive,
is performing at the Palace Theatre in Manchester,
NH at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday,
December 18, 2016.

It is a perfect opportunity to celebrate the Christmas season, since Ronan performs a blend of Christmas favorites, Irish songs, and selections from the great
American songbook. His impassioned singing is sure to get you in the
spirit of the Season.

You can order tickets online to ensure you don't miss out
on this very popular performance. Tickets range from $30 - $60.

Friday, December 9, 2016

The Celtic Christmas season gets into full swing this
weekend with an amazing selection of concerts taking place in Massachusetts,
Connecticut, New Hampshire & RhodeIsland, according to the Boston Irish Tourism Association. Find full details at IrishBoston

The Boston Holiday Pops concert with the world-renowned Boston Pops Orchestra and led by Maestro Keith Lockhart has multiple shows on December 9-10-11 at the glorious Boston Symphony Hall, Plus, the Boston Pops Holiday Tour traveling band performs at Hanover Theatre in Worcester on December 9; the SNHU Theatre in Manchester, NH on Saturday, December 10; and the Lowell Memorial Auditorium on Sunday, December 11.

A Christmas Celtic Sojourn with radio host Brian O’Donovan
kicks off on Friday, December 9 at the Cutler Majestic Theatre in downtown Boston, followed by two
shows on Saturday, December 11 and Sunday, December 12. Then Sojourn goes on the road but returns to Boston the following
weekend. So many star performers, but
new to the show this year is singer Eilis Kennedy from Dingle, CountyKerry,
and Vishten from the Canadian Maritimes.

The Reagle Theatre presents Christmas Time, its annual show at the Robinson Theatre in Waltham on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 9-11. A cast of 200 presents holiday favorites like Nutcracker Suite, Teddy Bear Picnic and Parade of the Toy Soldiers.

Fiddle start Eileen Ivers performs A Joyful Christmas at
Cary Hall in Lexington
on Saturday, December 10, with her amazing band and infectious spirit. They’ll play a program of American and
Irish songs, original tunes and holiday favorites, are centered around the true
meaning of Christmas.

The Vienna Boys Choir performs at Cathedral of St. Joseph in
Hartford, CT on Saturday, For six centuries, these young cultural ambassadors
have been adored the world over for their wide range of repertoire, purity of
tone, and generosity of musical spirit.

The Irish Cultural Centre in Canton has a great weekend of music and
holiday festivities, led by the Silver Spears Band. In addition to singing, dancing and
storytelling, attendees have a chance to win at the $30,000 Raffle. Tickets help fund the Centre’s programming throughout
the year.

The Massachusetts Symphony Orchestra presents its annual
Holiday Pops Concert at Mechanics Hall in Worcester
on Saturday, December 10. It features
traditional favorites of the season, light classics, dance theatre, chorus, and
the Tops of Broadway!

Christmas melds right into Dublin's exciting New Year's Festival, which runs this year from December 30 to January 1 and includes three days of entertainment, fireworks and bright lights as well as live music in Stephen's Green and St. Patrick's Cathedral.

The announcement came on Friday, December 2, clearing the
way for a route that had been in the works for nearly three years.

CorkAirport managing director, Niall MacCarthy, said that
the new route “will help grow inbound tourism, give CorkAirport’s passengers greater choice,
attract more investment to the region and improve social and cultural ties
between Ireland and the US.”

Norwegian Air officials said it hopes to have four-five
weekly flights, depending on its popularity. Officials say they will fly a Boeing 737-800
on the Boston-Cork route, which seats up to 189 passengers. Cork
is Ireland’s
second largest city, and also has the country’s second busiest airport.

Norwegian Air was rated Europe’s Best
Low Cost Airline for a fourth consecutive year by industry website, Airlineratings.com, which
is viewed by 14 million visitors from 232 countries.

"The Boston-Cork route adds another option for American
and Irish consumers traveling between these two great destinations," said
Colette Quinlin, managing director of the Boston Irish Tourism Association.
"In addition, Boston and Cork share many amenities that appeal to
visitors: a rich and proud history, stunning coastline, a robust culinary scene
and a vibrant arts and cultural scene," she said.

"Securing a transatlantic service for Ireland’s
second largest airport has been an aspiration of ours for some time," MacCarthy said. "Norwegian Air’s service will be welcomed by business and leisure travelers
throughout the region.”

CountyCork
is one of six counties in the Province
of Munster, which also includes counties Kerry, Waterford,
Limerick, Clare and Tipperary.

Boston is located in Massachusetts, which has the highest
percentage of residents with Irish ancestry in the United States, at 21.5%. And Massachusetts is part of the New
England region, which also has a high percentage of Americans of
Irish descent.